Why Does Dementia Take so Long to Diagnose?

Catching dementia early can mean better treatment, planning, and peace of mind for families.
Why Does Dementia Take so Long to Diagnose?
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Jennifer Fink’s mother began slipping up at work, but it didn’t seem alarming at first. The family ran a photography business, and she occasionally forgot to write due dates or left out key directions on customer orders. However, the problems grew until one day her mother couldn’t recognize her own handwriting on a large photo restoration order.

“That was a fun day,” Fink recalled sardonically in an interview with The Epoch Times. At 53, her mother seemed far too young for age-related decline, so the family chalked it up to distraction or stress.

Hadia Zainab
Hadia Zainab
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Hadia Zainab is a health journalist and doctor of physical therapy candidate at Sialkot Medical College. Her experience managing health conditions such as strokes, paralysis, pediatric care, and ICU rehabilitation informs her writing. Zainab values kindness, empathy, and clear communication to bridge the gap between patients and health care providers.